Transition To Specialty Practice Respiratory

Transition to Specialty Practice Respiratory Nursing Program!

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

Austin Health's respiratory service is located in Ward 5 West. Ward 5 West is a 28 bed inpatient unit that includes the state-wide VRSS and Austin Health’s Respiratory HDU. The ward supports the complex care of patients requiring the implementation and weaning of both invasive and non-invasive ventilation.

About the program/role: 

The Respiratory Unit Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) Program is designed to introduce nurses to this environment, and follows a well-established professional development framework which supports transitional pathways to Respiratory Care. Nurses will attend study days, in conjunction with experiential learning, and be supported by the Clinical Education team who have a passion for supporting new learners, and a wealth of experience delivering successful education programs.

This 12-month fixed term position is ideal for junior nurses with recent experience. 

A regular day will see you: 

• Assist with medical and diagnostic procedures carried out within the unit 
• Accurately document, observe and report relevant nursing findings 
• Plan, prioritise and implement holistic patient care 
• Complete all program requirements as set by the education team

About you:  

You will be someone with excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to self-development and education.  You’ll enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and have a commitment to quality, best practice, and environmental safety

You’ll further have:  

• Registered Nurse AHPRA registration 
• 12 months acute hospital nursing experience 
• A patient-centred approach to care delivery  

Our benefits: 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.  Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program  
• Mentoring and career development opportunities  
• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists 
• Six weeks annual leave 

Inclusion at Austin: 

We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.  We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. 

Work with us! 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to the hiring manager.